
Resident Evil 4 Remake Review: 146 Ratings, Pros and Cons
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Resident Evil 4 Remake review : With an average rating of 4.6/5, you can buy Resident Evil 4 Remake with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
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100/100 Gaming Trend | 10/10 Shacknews | 10/10 PlayStation LifeStyle | 10/10 Press Start |
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9.5/10 GameInformer | 95/100 Generación Xbox | 9.5/10 TierraGamer | 9.5/10 PlaySense |
9.5/10 Areajugones | 95/100 COGconnected | 9.5/10 Boss Level Gamer | 95/100 GamerClick |
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9.5/10 GBATemp | 9.5/10 Coplanet | 9.5/10 Lords of Gaming | 9.4/10 Tom’s Hardware (it) |
9.4/10 L'info tout court | 9.25/10 Comunidad Xbox | 92/100 Games.ch | 4.6/5 ImTest |
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9/10 GameHope | 9/10 tuttoteK | 9/10 Hardcore Gamers Unified | 90/100 TheXboxHub |
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8.5/10 wccftech | 8.5/10 GameWatcher | 8.5/10 AusGamers | 85/100 Console Tribe |
85/100 VideogiochItalia | 8.5/10 SuccesOne | 8.2/10 Geeko | 8/10 GameKult.com |
4/5 Tom's Guide (US) | 8/10 GameReactor | 80/100 PCGamer | 80/100 Complete Xbox |
4/5 Geek Generation | 7/10 JVFrance | 7/10 GameLove |
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Entertaining enemy NPCs
Great melee/weapon combos
An actually enjoyable escort mission


Gorgeous visuals
The DualSense features are some of the best ever


Some surprising twists and changes from the original
Visceral combat
Immersive audio design
No Mercenaries or Ada missions at launch


Expands on the original with thrilling new set pieces and an expanded story
Removal of quick-time events and other outdated aspects of the original
Where are they hiding all those axes and dynamite in their pants?


Wide variety of weapons
Well-reworked broad story & small details
Knives are much improved
All characters have more meaningful depth
Monsters are smartly improved & terrifying again
Weapons are widely varied & upgradeable
Solid accessibility & gameplay options
Set pieces and encounters are breathtaking
Very few loading screens
New Game
+ & plenty of unlockables post-game
Zero performance issues
Aim can be difficult, but improved
Some remade parts simply on par with original


Ashley is a way better character.
Excellent lighting.
Greatly expanded content.
The longest Resident Evil game to date.
Missing a boss (which presumably will be in Separate Ways).


Robust Combat Mechanics
Visually Enthralling Overhaul
Improved Writing Over The Original
Delicate Balance Of Tension And Cheesiness


Masterful gameplay pacing
Incredible enemy variety and excellent boss fights
Immensely rewarding progression and exploration
Feels like a faithful remake without sticking to the script too closely
Makes meaningful changes and improvements
Imbues the RE4 experience with more of a horror vibe
Looks stunning, sounds incredible.


So much new content, story, and lore
Fantastic combat
Sublime visuals
Atmospheric audio
Good DualSense controller support
Lots of replayability


Tightly balanced and rewarding combat systems
Gorgeous, haunting environments
Charming performances and writing
Amazing mix of old and new music


Better enemies, weapons and scenarios in many ways
New mechanics spice up the gameplay and make the game more immersive and fun
Perfect balance between action, survival horror and terror
A remake with a lot of potential to please all fans
Lack of Mercenary mode and add-ons at launch


Retains everything that made the original great
Small mechanical adjustments enhance the core combat
Companions over keen to point out puzzle solutions
Some superfluous extra content


Tasteful remixing and reshuffeling of iconic locations, set-pieces, and scenarios
Vast expansions of some sequences make this the most ambitious, longest, and varied Resident Evil game ever
Deep survival-horror action and new mechanics with many moments of tough decision making with resources
Just like its progenitor, the replay value is through the roof
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Successful blend of horror and action
Many welcome innovations
Technically first class
[10/10] reviewed at 28/03/2023 - Resident Evil 4: im Test (PS5) [read the full review on Hinsusta]


Polished graphics
Fine-tuned combat
Enjoyable puzzles
Excellent soundtrack
Rare graphical glitches
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Fully redesigned charging and protection movements for VR
A simply sublime game
An immersion never seen before
Incredible freak shots
Totally free
Full FR
[5/5] reviewed at 28/03/2023 - Resident Evil PS VR2 : Test Vidéo du jeu d'horreur le + terrifiant ! [read the full review on N-Gamz]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Excellent presentation in both visuals and audio
Lots of replayability
Doesn?t make the original game irrelevant


Small gameplay novelties that make you happy
We find all the qualities that made the success of the original
A superb achievement
Ashley is much less caricatured
A Leon a hair too slow and heavy to steer
Some fans may regret the disappearance of certain passages
[5/5] reviewed at 13/10/2023 - Resident Evil 4 Remake : Separate Ways [read the full review on Geeks By Girls]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Completely revised locations, some of which are new
The graphics reach levels never seen in the saga, especially with Ray Tracing
Stealth approach to The Last of Us interesting and very useful
Boss fights are more difficult, and some we face them several times
Many cutscenes that add details to the plot and charisma to the characters
The end of the game is not entirely clear
Missing separate lanes


Everything Looks Beautifully Disgusting
Gameplay Alterations
Some May Not Like New Character Models
reviewed at 19/03/2023 - Test Resident Evil 4 Remake Video ? Perfecting a Masterpiece [read the full review on COGconnected]
[96/100] reviewed at 15/12/2023 - Test Resident Evil 4 Remake PSVR 2 ? RE 4 Made to Feel Real [read the full review on COGconnected]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


It never ceases to amaze throughout its duration
Adding side quests increases playtime
Its story gives more depth to the heroes and villains in addition to feeding the canon.
Some minor visual problems


Grand level design
Incredibly exciting fights
Immensely respectful of his predecessor
Fun extra activities
Audiovisual evening


There are countless improvements over the original
The DualSense is used as a charm
It maintains the essence of the video game that has fallen in love with millions of people
Hand-to-hand combat has many more possibilities than before
Enemies offer a magnificent variety of challenges
the atmosphere is spectacular with the sound design created by Capcom
Gun gameplay looks like a 2023 video game
Some secondary launch content is missing


Third person shooter that feels fluid and easy to play.
Musical score that makes the world feel alive.
A story that is deep and makes you feel for the characters.


Changes in the writing of situations and characters, which make everything more coherent and believable;
Technically very sound;
More exploration, more duration, more fun.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Respect for the essence of the original at more than 90%
Some new features in terms of game mechanics
Improved weapons, now including the knife!
Several side missions via the merchant
Good playing time between 15 and 20 hours


Just as fun as ever
Familiar to the original, but with its own twists and identity
Solid graphics and sound design


Well-designed characters and story
Excellent durability with tons of extras
Scary atmosphere
All that RE4 has always had positive


Fun and meaningful weapons that cater to a variety of playstyles.
Masterfully crafting a new experience while respecting the original material.


Varied and never tedious gameplay.
Combat system full of interesting facets.
Long duration and full of "post-match" activities
Technically sumptuous.
The performance mode seems to be done in haste.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Great mix of modernized/new and very classic elements
Very close to the original, but with many surprises
Significantly higher playing comfort
Cool new mechanics
Very good English, good German dubbing
Rich sound effects
Low value for PS5 owners through the use of adaptive triggers and gamepad speakers
Various control layouts as well as several other adjustment options for graphics, gameplay, sound and accessibility
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


The additions are a pleasant surprise even for the most experienced
The new graphic opulence does not distort the basic atmosphere
Control latency can cause headaches
There is still room for various technical optimizations


Modern and very intelligent redesign of areas
Reinforcement of the most important areas, introduction of mini-zones and successful changes in the game system
Some spots in the effects of fluids


The design of the characters has been discreetly adjusted
Technically at a very high level
Modernized control system
Expanded Combat Opportunities
15 to 20 hours of play? then "New Game Plus"
No quick events, but melee reaction tests


A good amount of new - albeit smaller - changes and additions
Still an incredibly fun game even without the power of nostalgia
A few odd instances of weird lighting in areas


Excellent technical sector, the RE Engine shines more than ever
Longevity, plot and characters revisited and re-proposed for the better
The rain is annoying and impossible to watch
Missing Separated Channels and Ada Assignment


Stealth, parry and mobile fire elements make everything more dynamic
Some minor AI and hitbox issues


Smart innovations
Successful combat system
A bold reinterpretation of history
Revised territories
Fantastic visual redesign
Modernized printing
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


A remake without betrayal
An adventure that is always spectacular
We must stop with the weapons that break
Beware of difficulty


Weapon quick-change is smooth as silk
Graphics have never looked better
Knife degradation
Some really bad graphical glitches
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Leon and Ashley have great character arcs.
Parts of the story have been expanded and make more sense in the overarching narrative.
Highly replayable, especially with multiple difficulty modes.
The inventory management and zombie-shootin? is still really fun.
Graphically, the game doesn?t look quite as good as RE2 Remake.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Excellent audiovisual
A story full of twists and turns
Smart puzzles
Excellent location in PT-BR


Looks fantastic
+
Testing combat
+
Great variety
Close range fights can get messy
-
Irritating aiming wobble


Most impressive ray tracing implementation on Xbox yet
Varied action combat that is slick and satisfying
Beefy 15-hour campaign with lots of post-game content
Ashley's escort segments continue to be irritating
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Brilliant gameplay, which maintains the freedom of approach of the original
Fiction has improved considerably
Technically very strong
A less visceral shoot could annoy purists
[9/10] reviewed at 23/03/2023 - Resident Evil 4: la recensione della versione PC dell'horror di Capcom [read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


An improved gameplay experience where every bullet feels mighty impactful
Some seriously good game design and gameplay sequences
Refuses to sacrifice fun for realism
The knife parry system, whilst not perfect, is still such a good feature
Further fine-tuning to the melee combat would have gone a long way


The reinvented structure
Excellent franchise life
Why do an audio localization without lip sync?
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Good story
Great audio design
Visually diverse environments
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[9/10] reviewed at 31/03/2023 - Resident Evil 4 Remake (PS4) [read the full review on GameHope]
[9/10] reviewed at 31/03/2023 - Resident Evil 4 Remake (PS5) [read the full review on GameHope]
[9/10] reviewed at 31/03/2023 - Resident Evil 4 Remake (PC) [read the full review on GameHope]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


A captivating and horrific story
Shining weapon system
Lots of excerpts
The Mercenaries is an absolute explosion


A good revision of history
Excellent audio design
Visually diverse environments
New areas for rediscovery


Good gameplay and level design intros


Trims out some of the fat
Quality of life improvements


Exploration always enjoyable and never dispersive
Entry-level arts sector
Highly replayable and never repetitive
[9/10] reviewed at 20/10/2023 - Resident Evil 4 Remake: Separate Ways (DLC) ? Recensione [read the full review on GameScore.it]


Excellent cinematic.
Atmospheric audio.
Terrifying sound effects.
Simple and effective controls.
An amazing story.
A brilliant remake.
The introduction of the parry mechanic was a brilliant move.
[9/10] reviewed at 31/07/2024 - Review: Resident Evil 4 Remake [read the full review on Movies Games and Tech]


A faithful redesign that reviews just the right amount of level design
Visually very successful
Joystick sensations in jubilant hands
Gore, darker, livelier
A simple but effective recipe, which offers some welcome additions
Very decent lifespan, and return of the New Game
+
Bosses that lack variety, and whose patterns are obvious
We would have liked post-game content, as at the time
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Parry system adds to combat
Better characterisation
Some interesting additions
Can't step beyond the original's shadow


Stunning in parts, particularly in rainy weather at night
Leon's demeanour hasn't changed much since the OG, for the better
The game's refocused economy on its own is fantastic
The shooting gallery is as addictive and fun as ever
Some of the new additions, particularly in the second half are good
Ashley is a much better written character this time around
Environmental puzzles are still great
The gunplay remains excellent despite a renewed focus on horror over action
Some of the animations are really not up to what we know RE Engine is capable
HDR issues on Xbox Series X, especially in the dusk sections where blacks are crushed
Some backtracking can get tedious


The new mechanisms introduced have their reason
The RE Engine is always a guarantee
Some technical limitations related to the cross-gen nature


A breathtaking dark atmosphere
Smooth travel
Knife management
Visually beautiful
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[85/100] reviewed at 29/03/2023 - Resident Evil 4 Remake: Torniamo nell'incubo per la recensione del Survival Horror di Capcom [read the full review on VideogiochItalia]


[16/20] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - TEST Resident Evil 4 : il serait temps de tourner la page PS4 une bonne fois pour toute ! [read the full review on GamerGen]
[16/20] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - TEST Resident Evil 4 : il serait temps de tourner la page PS4 une bonne fois pour toutes ! [read the full review on GamerGen]
[17/20] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - TEST Resident Evil 4 Remake : que vaut la version PS5 Pro ? [read the full review on GamerGen]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Improved shooting mechanics
+
Tense atmosphere
+
Grotesque enemies
+
Loads to upgrade and unlock
Some dated aspects
-
Repetitive visual design


No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Returning bosses are faithful to the original
Unnerving atmosphere in enclosed areas
Storage box feels useless
No scares
Ashley and the enemies? A.I. is dumber than in the original
RE Engine still can?t pull off hair
No Mercenaries mode before April 7th


Gore at will
The DualSense well exploited
Effective gameplay
Quality French dubbing


Great atmosphere and sound design
The innovations introduced embellish the gameplay, without distorting it
the Ashley of 2005 is a distant memory
Great replayability, with the New Game Plus
More serious, without giving up its quirk
Interesting but mostly repetitive side activities
The responsiveness of controls may not convince everyone
[8/10] reviewed at 19/12/2023 - Resident Evil 4 Remake iOS- Recensione [read the full review on GameSoul]


Gameplay basics introduced with the RE2 remake
The iconic places preserved but modified to keep a feeling of surprise
A handful of never-before-seen sequences
Some new monsters and others with redesigned fathers
Available dubbed in French, but we recommend the VO (in English)
A successful OST overall
About 10 hours to see the end
Soon playable on PSVR2 for free
Ada Wong!
If you don't have a screen that supports VRR, you may feel a lack of fluidity, even in Framerate mode.
Manier Léon proves to be damn rigid at times
A notion of stealth introduced but totally underexploited
A staging a little sawtooth
A difficulty poorly dosed at times
Some missing footage from the original game
The Action game component that puts off, especially in the last third of the adventure
Mercenaries, Separate Ways and Assignment: Ada modes absent (yet?)
Where is Ada's dress?


An adventure that revises its score
Stronger characters
A fluidification of the gameplay
The rethinking of the knife
Eraser a lot of defects of the original
A lifespan to match
Ashley who is still entangled
Areas that can sting
Clashes against unattractive bosses
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
The richness of the settings
Gameplay less rigid and more complete than the original
Raytracing that impacts the stability of the framerate in resolution mode
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/03/2023 - Plus - Test: Resident Evil 4 Remake - Unser spoiler-freier Test: Ein Meisterwerk findet jetzt Vollendung [read the full review on GameStar]
reviewed at 28/03/2023 - Video: Resident Evil 4 - Test-Video zum Remake [read the full review on GameStar]
Solid performances from the entire cast
Fun side missions and bonuses to find and complete
Leon's got some new toys to use and the shooting mechanics are the best we've seen
New expanded and expanded sections
Lots of little news under the hood
Increased characterization of supporting actors
Good dubbing in Italian
Visually often impressive...
Cumbersome lens in the most turbulent situations
Ada Mode Extras and Mercenaries Absent (for now)
We want it entirely in VR
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 29/03/2023 - Test Resident Evil 4 Benchmark Test & Performance Analysis [read the full review on TechPowerUp]
reviewed at 07/04/2023 - Test Resident Evil 4 Remake: DLSS and XeSS Community Patch [read the full review on TechPowerUp]
Great light and weather effects
Impressive sound design
Good tactical battles
Various history surprises
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
A more modernized feel
Reworked locations are a step up
Drastically improved combat
Fantastic visual overhaul
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Atmosphere (sound, light effects) even more striking
Gameplay ideally revised and corrected
A good overall lifespan
A better story told
Eternal clichés in the frame
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
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